Author Archives: American Gastroenterological Association

Lynch Syndrome is a genetic mutation that increases a person’s risk for certain cancers. One in every 440 Americans has Lynch Syndrome, but the majority of these people have not been diagnosed. A doctor can estimate a person’s risk of having Lynch … Continue reading →

Pancreatic cysts are small sacs of fluid that grow on or inside the pancreas. Most pancreatic cysts are harmless and only need a series of three MRI scans to rule out any risks to your health. Less often, a cyst may require an endoscopic procedure call… Continue reading →

Hepatitis B (HBV) is a virus that affects the liver. Not everyone with HBV will have symptoms when they are infected. HBV will usually go away on its own within 6 months, but sometimes it becomes a long-term (chronic) infection. The DNA of the virus ca… Continue reading →